It is increasingly common to buy online. However, you still do not see it clearly. You are not sure, nor do you know if there are risks. And as the saying goes, the bad known is better…
Well, in this post I hope to help you clear those dark clouds.
I am going to give you a list of tips so that buying everyday personal items on the Internet does not scare you.
On the other hand, you have to always be attentive so as not to take risks and avoid headaches.
If you follow these tips, you will surely soon dominate the world of online shopping.
Normally the automatic update function is activated, but just in case check this option, since the operating systems are updated as security problems are discovered in them.
There are very good and free ones.
Win XP, Win Vista and Win 7 already include their own free Firewall and it has been improved with each version.
Especially if you have not ordered anything, if you have not registered on the pages to receive offers, if the email is from a stranger, remember this: “Cheap is expensive!”.
Never in Internet cafes, libraries or similar places, never from the Wi-Fi networks of establishments that provide this service to their customers, as it could put your banking or financial data at risk.
To gain experience, I recommend buying from well-known and trusted sites such as eBay, Amazon, Fnac, Privalia, Groupon, etc.
You can also buy on other sites of course… but make sure, who is behind the page where you want to buy, that the company or person inspires you to trust.
Anyone (you know the good ones or the bad ones) could create a virtual store under any name.
Check contact details and make sure you can ask questions and solve problems.
If you are browsing and are suddenly asked for your financial information online or via email, do not answer the email or click on any link.
Companies that legitimately sell online will not ask you for personal or financial information through these means.
Read the product description very carefully. Check the fine print to make sure about the condition of the product you are buying.
Be very clear about the final cost. Some companies include the costs of shipping, processing, etc. in the price and others add it at the end. When you have already decided on the purchase, usually varies the price that you think you are going to pay for the products.
Do not buy in places where the form of payment is to send cash or make money transfers.
Check the return policies, purchase cancellations, dates and delivery methods.
If in the end when the product arrives you decide that it is not to your satisfaction, can you return the item and get your money back?
If you return the product, who will pay the shipping costs?
Can you find out how is your shipment going?
In many places they give you a code to track your order, to control the estimated delivery dates.
In the address bar, you will have to see a closed padlock and before the web address the initials https instead of the usual HTTP. The s at the end indicates that it is a secure site.
Get advice from the bank that has issued it to you about its anti-fraud plans. It is better that the card you are using has a reduced credit limit, there are even cards that are only used to buy online.
If you notice that there is a strange transaction, contact your bank so that they stop that payment and change your card number.
